This is a discussion on Intercooler suggestions ? within the Builds forums, part of the Tech & Modifying & General Repairs category; What would you say would be the best performance intercooler, but also not to expensive ....

I would categorize this as an "if you have to ask" situation. If you have to ask, you don't need an intercooler. In general if you don't have a substantially larger turbo than stock, you don't need an intercooler. If you do need an intercooler, I'd suggest the simplest solution possible -- stay TMIC unless absolutely necessary, and only then go FMIC.

If curious, run a search for "best TMIC" and see what brand names pop up. You want to minimize the "fitting" work needed (zero is ideal).

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Depending on just how big the new turbo is, yes. I'd just do everything if/when the turbo is upgraded though. There are other places to get power before the IC needs any attention.

WRX Info Links, Courtesy TheJMan is a brute.... If you're cruel to him, he respects and fears you. If you're kind to him, he plucks your eyes out. Alexis ZorbasI lied. I cheated. I bribed men to cover the crimes of other men. I am an accessory to murder. But the most damning thing of all... I think I can live with it. And if I had to do it all over again - I would. Benjamin Sisko
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A more efficient intercooler will allow you to tune the car more aggressively, so even with the stock turbo you will be able to get a little more out of the tune with a good intercooler. Without a custom tune you will see very little gains from upgrading the intercooler.

I would also recommend the Process West. The old school Spearco is very good as well.. and the cheapest one I would consider worthwhile is the TurboXS TMIC.

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